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Is Chandler’s Ford A Jaguar? Meet Roger Clark.

February 6, 2014 By Janet Williams 16 Comments

Roger Clark from Chandler's Ford.

This Chandler’s Ford community website has just had a facelift. As the creator, I am thrilled.

A few weeks ago, I received an email from Roger Clark, Trustee of Hiltingbury Community Centre:

“Wonder why though [Read more…] about Is Chandler’s Ford A Jaguar? Meet Roger Clark.

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Welcome To Chandler’s Ford Today

February 5, 2014 By Janet Williams 46 Comments

Chandler's Ford Parish Council.

This site has now been renamed: Chandler’s Ford Today. When the site was set up in March 2013, the domain name was Eastleighnet.

Please note that this site will use the spelling Chandler’s Ford consistently. Chandler is a singular noun, so it has to be followed by an apostrophe plus s to show possession. [Read more…] about Welcome To Chandler’s Ford Today

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Chandler’s Ford Or Chandlers Ford? You Choose.

February 4, 2014 By Janet Williams 13 Comments

Today I would like to do a quick survey about an important (or trivial) matter – depending on your viewpoint.

Are you passionate about the apostrophe?

Would you prefer: Chandler’s Ford, or Chandlers Ford? Tell me. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Or Chandlers Ford? You Choose.

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Meet Anita Lee From Mandarin Garden

January 24, 2014 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Anita Lee runs the Chinese take-away Mandarin Garden in Winchester Road in Chandler’s Ford.

Mandarin House has an open kitchen. While waiting for your food, you could actually watch how your food is being prepared. I love watching the chef tossing the noodles in the air. How does he do that? The wok looks heavy!

[Read more…] about Meet Anita Lee From Mandarin Garden

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Meet Friendly Sonny: Speaking Cantonese At The Co-operative

January 24, 2014 By Janet Williams 12 Comments

Do you know it is quite ok to ask for help in Cantonese when shopping at the Co-operative supermarket in Chandler’s Ford?

Meet Sonny, the friendly Cantonese-speaking employee of the Co-operative supermarket in Winchester Road. [Read more…] about Meet Friendly Sonny: Speaking Cantonese At The Co-operative

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The Picture Framing Shop: A Real Aladdin’s Cave

January 8, 2014 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

In my last post, I highlighted the magical Picture Framing Shop in Chandler’s Ford. My reader Ruby echoed my view and she described the shop as a real Aladdin’s cave.

This is a fitting description in praise of The Picture Framing Shop in Chandler’s Ford.
[Read more…] about The Picture Framing Shop: A Real Aladdin’s Cave

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The Magical Picture Framing Shop in Chandler’s Ford

January 7, 2014 By Janet Williams 9 Comments

My son and I walked for 35 minutes to get to The Picture Framing Shop in Chandler’s Ford last week.

The walk in the cold weather was worth it as we bought everything we needed for my son’s major art project for a mask.

The young and energetic owner [Read more…] about The Magical Picture Framing Shop in Chandler’s Ford

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Rain and Hail in Chandler’s Ford

January 6, 2014 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

The heavens were hurling down hail stones this afternoon in Chandler’s Ford.

Comparing with the rest of the country, we are quite lucky with the weather.

I took a few pictures of Hursley Road this afternoon: [Read more…] about Rain and Hail in Chandler’s Ford

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Fryern Arcade In Chandler’s Ford: Major Changes Are Coming

January 3, 2014 By Janet Williams 23 Comments

In my review of Chandler’s Ford In Pictures 2013, I highlighted a few shop closures at the Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford.

Let’s look at these shops again:
[Read more…] about Fryern Arcade In Chandler’s Ford: Major Changes Are Coming

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Chandler’s Ford In Pictures 2013

January 1, 2014 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Let’s remember Chandler’s Ford 2013 in pictures, including

  • Celebrations of Carolyn Darbyshire MBE and Chandler’s Ford Street Pastors
  • Shops closure [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford In Pictures 2013

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The Mall Shopping Centre In Chandler’s Ford

December 31, 2013 By Janet Williams 10 Comments

I’m recording the changing faces of Chandler’s Ford. You can compare old and new signs in Chandler’s Ford in these posts: New Sign At The Central Precinct Of Chandler’s Ford and Tale Of Chandler’s Ford Vicarage.

To mark the end of 2013, I’m showing you the old and new signs of The Mall Shopping Centre in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about The Mall Shopping Centre In Chandler’s Ford

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Who Are The Heavenly Knitters in Chandler’s Ford?

December 29, 2013 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Who are the Heavenly Knitters in Chandler’s Ford?

When I did my last-minute Christmas shopping a week ago, I spotted a chain of beautiful knitting on the railings around the shops in Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Who Are The Heavenly Knitters in Chandler’s Ford?

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Charming Dickensian Christmas in Chandler’s Ford

December 28, 2013 By Janet Williams 8 Comments

Dickensian Christmas by Knitters' Natters from Chandler's Ford.

Where could you find the Dickensian Christmas?

I found the most charming knitted displays in The Coffee Room at the Methodist Church last week.

One set is Carol Singers, and another is Dickensian Christmas. They are created by talented ladies from Knitters’ Natters in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Charming Dickensian Christmas in Chandler’s Ford

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History of Selwood Christmas Tree in Chandler’s Ford

December 24, 2013 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

Do you know how tall this Christmas tree is?

I often find the gigantic Christmas tree at Selwood Pump Sales & Manufacturing on Bournemouth Road fascinating.

Old residents in Chandler’s Ford told me that Selwood dresses up the most stunning (and possibly the tallest) Christmas tree every year in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about History of Selwood Christmas Tree in Chandler’s Ford

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Dazzling Christmas Lights in Chandler’s Ford

December 22, 2013 By Janet Williams Leave a Comment

My friend has just finished her Christmas decorations and she sent me an email saying, “I’m sure you would think the lights were over the top!!”

I would pop over to appreciate her lights tomorrow. [Read more…] about Dazzling Christmas Lights in Chandler’s Ford

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Christmas Shop Fronts In Chandler’s Ford

December 12, 2013 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

There are many beautiful Christmas shop fronts in Chandler’s Ford in 2013. Here are some of them: [Read more…] about Christmas Shop Fronts In Chandler’s Ford

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New Sign: Central Precinct Of Chandler’s Ford

December 11, 2013 By Janet Williams 9 Comments

Chandler's Ford Central Precinct and Ahmad Tea.

While walking to work the other day, I saw a new sign at the Chandler’s Ford Central Precinct.

(I know. I also discovered the Chandler’s Ford Vicarage has just changed its sign too.)

[Read more…] about New Sign: Central Precinct Of Chandler’s Ford

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Tale Of Chandler’s Ford Vicarage

December 11, 2013 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

I like taking random pictures of Chandler’s Ford. Last week, I found that the Vicarage of the parish church got a new sign.

Would you like to see the difference of the old and new signs?

The old sign of the Vicarage of the Parish Church of Chandler’s Ford used to carry a bold white word “VICARAGE” against the cherry red background. [Read more…] about Tale Of Chandler’s Ford Vicarage

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Buying Christmas Trees At Fryern Arcade

December 4, 2013 By Janet Williams 5 Comments

Jimmy Peters selling Christmas trees at Fryern Arcade.

Jimmy is back! Christmas must be near.

If you have been around Chandler’s Ford for years, you’ll definitely recognise Jimmy Peters, the Christmas trees seller just outside Fryern Arcade in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Buying Christmas Trees At Fryern Arcade

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Chandler’s Ford Railway Station Re-opening

Chandler’s Ford Railway Station Celebrated 10th Anniversary of Re-opening

Date: 13th October, 2013

[Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Railway Station Re-opening

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